Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: contempt or breach of contract

Since both your husband and his ex have left California, under the UCCJEA you may be able to not have to litigate this dispute in California. Consult a PA family law attorney in whom you have confidence about the possibility of going to a PA court for a modification of the custody order.

Re: contempt or breach of contract

If the child is now residing in Georgia, that state has primary jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiciton Act. It would be advisable to contact an experienced domestic relations attorney in the child's home county for advice. If you prefer, you could seek advice from a family lawyer near you, and have her refer the case to local counsel in Georgia, so that the matter could be locally overseen by your own attorney.

In response to your contempt petition you may obtain a court order directing payment to you; you may also wish to modify the custody order to provide for payment to take place prior to the expense being incurred in the future.

I believe that a local small claims court would refer you back to the original issuing jurisdiction family court

Ilene Young, Esquire/ Civil & Family Practice

215-444-0445

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